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Kimbers - what are your first thoughts on the Process? Interested in one myself...
I've been switching between this and something else for the last month.
I'm ashamed to admit I really like it. I'd never even thrown a leg over a 29" bike before this, but f*ck me it's frighteningly fast.
I appreciate its a little different from the norm of this type of bike, but i'm having a hard time trying not to buy one.
Its a Kona process 153
I'm loving it very stiff, confidence inspiring pike and monarch seem awesome so far its a bit porky (33.5 lbs) but pedals well
Angles are spot on long TT, short stem, wide bars, nice dropper, loads of stand over
Deore brakes seemed OK but with my m4 evos 200/180 discs are overkill
Suspension has a very nice feel, its proper fast !
Only issues - the front mech is gonna be a mud magnet, very close to rear wheel and the SRAM cranks and bb are too flexy, noticeable because the rest is so stiff.
When I get round to having a go in an Enduro it'll be on this:
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Will be racing enduro's on this next year
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Now has XX1 rather than 1x10
Cheers Euro!
It says Enduro on the top tube, so it must be one.
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Been testing a Process 153 tonight and its pretty awesome, not happy with the dropper post but the bike handles brilliantly.
So far it's been brilliant; nor dropped a chain yet even at Antur Stiniog at the weekend.
Yes but you did only ride the tame trails. ๐
Love those bronsons though..
I'm ashamed to admit I really like it. I'd never even thrown a leg over a 29" bike before this, but f*ck me it's frighteningly fast.I appreciate its a little different from the norm of this type of bike, but i'm having a hard time trying not to buy one.
Don't worry about it. I had masses of humble pie to eat after my first go on an Evo 29". Another world faster for me.
I have the same Enduro on order. Where are you based BTW.
Mine
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@hob nob Is that a stumpy or enduro 29er?
hob nob Is that a stumpy or enduro 29er?
Enduro 29.
















